In a talk hosted by the National Association for Business Economics, Smetters detailed that his research has determined tariffs damage the economy and will not reduce the deficit.
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Early findings from Penn psychology study suggest benefits from reduced phone use at school
Supported by the National Governors Association, the project seeks to help determine policy outcomes surrounding restricting phone use.
Eighth annual Penn Local Business Exchange highlights University relationship with local businesses
The forum featured comments from Penn leadership and Philadelphia officials on construction, workforce development, and strategies for the growth of local businesses, while the following expo highlighted 51 local suppliers.
UA urges Penn administrators to reject White House compact
The document was drafted in partnership with student representatives from six of the eight other universities initially approached with the federal government’s proposed higher education compact.
Early findings from Penn psychology study suggest benefits from reduced phone use at school
Supported by the National Governors Association, the project seeks to help determine policy outcomes surrounding restricting phone use.
Eighth annual Penn Local Business Exchange highlights University relationship with local businesses
The forum featured comments from Penn leadership and Philadelphia officials on construction, workforce development, and strategies for the growth of local businesses, while the following expo highlighted 51 local suppliers.
New Penn Vet initiative aims to document animal life, movement across Philadelphia
The initiative aims to study how wildlife adapts to highly developed environments and how urbanization affects animals’ daily activity.
Charlotte Pulica | Everything you need to unlearn at Penn
Columnist Charlotte Pulica explains the importance of unlearning past habits in order to succeed at Penn.
Gloria Oladejo | No one wants to live at Penn
Columnist Gloria Oladejo argues that Penn's residential system limits the number of students who want to live on campus.
DP Daybreak | Penn cancels English Study Abroad Program
Also, the University urged the federal government to revise international student visa policies.
Penn community reflects on Michael Mann’s resignation, implications for institutional neutrality
Mann attributed the departure from his vice provost role to tension between his science policy advocacy work and Penn’s institutional neutrality policy. He remains a professor at Penn, and is the director of the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media.
Penn urged Department of Homeland Security to revise international student visa policy, document shows
The proposed policy would abolish the “duration of status” period — which allows international students to stay in the United States through the length of their academic program.
Penn Abroad terminates Penn English Program in London amid budget constraints
According to English faculty members, the decision to end the nearly 40-year-old program was made abruptly by Penn Abroad at the start of the fall 2025 semester.
Penn philosophy professor to lead implementation of antisemitism task force recommendations
His appointment follows the departure of former Deputy Provost Beth Winkelstein in August, who previously led the implementation process.
Psychology professor discusses new book, neurological research at Penn Libraries talk
During the event, Rust discussed a new method for researchers to change their processes and successfully discover cures to brain conditions.
Two Penn professors named 2025 American Physical Society Fellows
The honor recognizes “outstanding advances in physics through original research and publication, or significant innovative contributions in the application of physics to science and technology."
Penn football senior wide receiver Jared Richardson wins FCS National Player of the Week
Richardson is 58 yards away from becoming the sixth player in program history to reach 2,000 receiving yards.
Piper Slinka-Petka | Penn courses fail to engage students’ inner work
Senior columnist Piper Slinka-Petka argues that Penn should dedicate a required seminar to self work.
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DP Daybreak | GET-UP pickets, announces strike pledge
Also, the DP sat down with new Executive Vice President Mark Dingfield.

















